Administrative Policies & Procedures
Under Policy Governance®, within the directives and limitation listed above, the Board delegates the development and implementation of Administrative Policies and procedures to the Superintendent and staff, except in regard to issues for which they are mandated by law to take direct action.
In This Section
- Policy Series 0000: Strategic Planning Policies
- Policy Series 1000: Board of Directors
- Policy Series 2000: Instruction
- Policy Series 3000: Students
- Policy Series 4000: Community Relations
- Policy Series 5000: Human Resources
- Policy Series 6000: Administration and Management Support
Policy Series 0000: Strategic Planning Policies
Policy Series 1000: Board of Directors
Policy Series 2000: Instruction
Program Development and Resources
Policy |
Policy No. |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
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Student Learning Goals |
1/24/12 |
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Instructional Guidelines |
1/24/12 |
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School Improvement Plan |
1/24/12 |
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School Leadership Teams |
1/24/12, 1/24/12 |
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Instructional Materials |
10/11/22, 10/11/22 |
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Curriculum Development |
5/22/18, 5/22/18 |
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Library Materials Selection |
1/24/12, 1/24/12 |
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Electronic Information System (Networks) |
6/12/12, 5/15/24 |
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Staff User Agreement |
6/12/12 |
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Student User Agreement |
6/12/12 |
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Acceptable Use Guidelines for School Board Members |
11/8/11 |
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Online Learning |
1/24/12, 1/24/12 |
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Copyright Compliance – Reproduction and Use of Copyrighted Materials |
1/24/12, 1/24/12 |
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Animals as Part of the Instructional Program |
1/24/12, 12/8/15 |
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Service Animals in Schools |
1/24/12, 12/8/15 |
Learning Programs and Supports
Policy |
Policy No. |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Educational Opportunities for Military Children |
1/24/12, 1/24/12 |
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Title I Parental Involvement |
3/26/19, 3/13/12 |
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Transitional Bilingual Instruction (ELL) |
2/14/12, 2/14/12 |
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Health/Fitness Education |
3/26/19 |
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Substance Abuse Education / Intervention |
5/22/12 |
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Sexual Health Education |
3/13/12, 3/13/12 |
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AIDS Prevention Education |
3/13/12 |
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Integration of Civics and Student Conduct |
1/24/12 |
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Diversity and Multicultural Education |
1/24/12 |
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Suicide Prevention |
8/10/21, 8/10/21 |
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Co-Curricular Program |
2/14/12, 2/14/12 |
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Interscholastic Activities |
7/23/13, 7/23/13 |
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Non-Curricular Related Student Groups |
3/13/12, 3/13/12 |
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Special Education and Related Services |
8/22/23, 8/22/23 |
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Education of Students with Disabilities under Section 504 |
7/23/19, 2/14/12 |
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Home or Hospital Instruction |
2/14/12, 2/14/12 |
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Use of Restraint and Isolation |
8/25/15, 10/11/23 |
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Home-Based Instruction |
2/14/12 |
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) |
1/24/12 |
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Traffic Safety Education |
2/14/12, 11/27/12 |
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Family and Community Partnerships |
6/28/11 |
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Academic Rigor throughout the Curriculum |
11/22/11 |
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Highly Capable Programs |
1/23/24, 1/23/24 |
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Academic Acceleration – Advanced Programs |
1/24/12 |
School Organization
Policy |
Policy No. |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Preschool Programs |
2/14/12, 2/14/12 |
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Elementary School Placement |
2/14/12, 2/14/12 |
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Childcare Programs |
2/14/12 |
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School Calendar/School Day/Teacher’s Day |
1/24/12 |
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Transition to Kindergarten | 2230 | 10/10/23 |
Summer School |
1/24/12 |
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Alternative Learning Experience Programs (IA) |
2/14/12 |
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Staff/Community Initiated Schools |
1/24/12, 1/24/12 |
Program Supplements
Policy |
Policy No. |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Distribution of Promotional Materials or Gifts to Students, Staff or Schools |
1/24/12 |
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Field Trips |
5/22/12, 6/12/19 |
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Controversial Issues/Guest Speakers |
3/13/12 |
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Flag Exercises |
2/14/12 |
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Religious Activities or Practices |
2/14/12, 2/14/12 |
Requirements and Assessments
Policy |
Policy No. |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Comprehensive Assessment System/Ed Related Research |
2/14/12, 2/14/12 |
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Course Challenging |
2/12/13 |
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High School Graduation Requirements and Credits for MS |
2410, 2410P, 2410.1, 2410.2, 2410.3, 2410.4a, 2410.4b, 2410.5, 2410.6 |
12/12/17, 5/15/19 |
Certification of Educational Competence |
2/14/12 |
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Diplomas for Veterans |
2/14/12 |
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Community Service |
7/23/13 |
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Concurrent Enhanced Program Requirements and High School Graduation Requirements |
11/22/11 |
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Waiver of High School Graduation Requirements |
7/25/17, 7/25/17 |
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Grading and Reporting |
10/10/23, 10/10/23 |
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Student Promotion |
9/27/11, 2/14/12 |
Policy Series 3000: Students
Admissions and Attendance
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Age, Qualifications, and Placement |
3/23/21, 3/23/21 |
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Part-time Students |
3/23/21, 3/23/21 |
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Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services |
2/26/19, 2/26/19 |
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Students in Foster Care |
7/25/17, 7/25/17 |
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Enrollment and Attendance Records |
5/25/21, 5/25/21 |
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Student Attendance Requirements and Expectations |
2/26/19, 2/26/19 |
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Excused and Unexcused Absences |
4/24/12, 2/26/19 |
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Withdrawal Prior to Graduation |
2/26/19 |
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Removal/Release of Students during School Hours |
2/26/19, 4/10/12 |
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Child Custody |
4/10/12 |
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District Attendance Areas |
4/24/12 |
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Choice Enrollment |
12/11/18, 3/31/23 |
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Release of Resident Students |
4/24/12, 4/24/12 |
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International Exchange Students |
4/24/12, 4/22/14 |
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District Notification of Juvenile Offenders |
4/10/12 |
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Release of Information Concerning Student Sex Offenders |
4/10/12, 4/10/12 |
Rights and Responsibilities
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
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Student Rights and Responsibilities |
1/26/16 |
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Civility |
4/10/12 |
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Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited |
12/8/15,12/8/15 |
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Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying |
3207, 3207P, 3207 (F1), 3207 (F1) RUS, 3207 (F1) KOR, 3207 (F1) SPL, 3207 (F1) UKR, 3207 (F2), 3207 (F3) |
8/24/21, 8/24/21, 8/24/21 |
Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm |
8/10/21, 4/10/12 |
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Nondiscrimination |
4/12/16, 7/25/19 |
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Gender-Inclusive Schools |
9/22/20, 9/16/20 |
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Freedom of Expression |
4/10/12, 4/10/12 |
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Distribution of Materials |
5/22/12, 5/22/12 |
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Freedom of Assembly |
4/10/12 |
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Student Dress |
1/9/24, 1/9/24 |
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School-Based Threat Assessment |
8/10/21, 8/10/21 |
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Interviews and Interrogations of Students On School Premises |
8/10/21, 8/10/21 |
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Student Privacy and Searches |
8/10/21, 8/10/21 |
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Student Records |
4/10/12, 4/10/12 |
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Parent and Student Rights in Administration of Surveys |
4/10/12 |
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Student Conduct |
09/21/21 |
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Discipline and Corrective Action for Student Misconduct |
9/13/16, 8/14/18 |
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Closed Campus |
4/24/12 |
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Vehicles on School Property |
6/24/14 |
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Prohibition of Corporal Punishment |
4/24/12 |
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Use of Telecommunication/Electronic Devices |
8/10/21, 8/10/21 |
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Tobacco, Alcohol, Illicit Drugs and Mind Altering Substances |
6/25/13, 6/25/13 |
Student Welfare
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Student Safety and Welfare |
4/24/12 |
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Student Health |
4/24/12 |
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Vision and Hearing Screening |
4/24/12 |
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Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) |
4/24/12, 4/24/12 |
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Student Immunization and Life-Threatening Conditions |
12/8/15, 12/8/15 |
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Control of Infectious Diseases |
4/24/12 |
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Accommodating Students with Diabetes |
12/8/15, 4/24/12 |
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Medication at School |
3/14/17, 3/14/17 |
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Catheterization |
4/24/12 |
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Emergency Treatment |
4/24/12, 4/24/12 |
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Self-Administration of Asthma and Anaphylaxis Medications |
12/5/15, 12/8/15 |
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Anaphylaxis Prevention |
12/8/15, 12/8/15 |
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Child Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Prevention |
4/25/17, 4/25/17 |
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Student Sports – Concussion and Head Injuries |
4/11/17, 4/11/17 |
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Opioid Related Overdose Reversal |
9/27/22, 9/27/22 |
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Emergencies |
8/10/21, 8/10/21 |
Student Activities
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Student Fees, Fines, and Charges |
4/24/12, 4/24/12 |
Policy Series 4000: Community Relations
Communications with the Public
Policy |
Policy No. |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Public Information Program |
5/22/12, 5/22/12 |
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School / Community Relations |
5/22/12 |
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Confidential Communications |
5/22/12 |
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Public Access to District Records |
9/10/13, 9/10/13 |
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District Annual Report |
5/22/12 |
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Endorsement of Educational Materials |
5/22/12 |
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Distribution of Materials |
5/22/12, 5/22/12 |
Public Participation in the Schools
Policy |
Policy No. |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Citizens’ Advisory Committees and Task Forces |
6/26/12, 6/26/12 |
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School Support Organizations |
6/26/12, 6/26/12 |
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Family and Community Partnerships |
6/26/12 |
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Title 1 – Parent Involvement |
6/26/12, 6/26/12 |
Public Access to Schools, Staff, and Students
Policy |
Policy No. |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Visitors and Maintaining a Safe and Orderly Learning Environment |
06/26/12, 06/26/12 |
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Regulation of Dangerous Weapons on School Premises |
6/26/12 |
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Use of Tobacco on School Property |
6/26/12 |
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Language Access Plan |
8/24/21, 8/24/21 |
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Celebrations, Concerns & Recognitions |
11/24/15 |
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Public Performances |
6/26/12 |
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Contests, Advertising and Promotions |
6/26/12 |
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Use of School Facilities |
06/26/12, 05/25/22 |
Relationship with other Agencies and Schools
Policy |
Policy No. |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Limiting Immigration Enforcement in Schools |
8/10/21, 8/10/21 |
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Relations with Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, Fire Department, and the County Health Department |
8/24/21 |
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School Resource Officer |
9/21/21 |
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Release of Information Concerning Sex Offenders |
6/26/12, 6/26/12 |
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Cooperative Program with other Districts / Agencies |
6/26/12 |
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Cooperation with Private and Parochial Schools and Day Care Agencies |
|
6/26/12 |
Political Involvement
Policy |
Policy No. |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Election Activities |
6/26/12 |
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Political Activities of District Employees |
6/26/12, 6/26/12 |
Policy Series 5000: Human Resources
Recruitment and Personnel Selection
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Recruitment and Selection of Staff |
10/11/11 |
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Hiring of Retired School Employees |
10/11/11 |
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Employment of Staff: Disclosures, Background Checks, Certification Requirements and Approval |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Unprofessional Conduct and Certification Revocation |
10/11/11 |
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Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action |
4/12/16, 9/17/21 |
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Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited |
12/8/15, 12/8/15 |
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Collective Bargaining and Applicability to Policies |
10/11/11 |
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Contracts |
10/11/11 |
Employment Practices
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Drug-Free Schools, Community and Workplace |
4/10/12, 10/11/11 |
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Use of Tobacco |
6/25/13, 6/25/13 |
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Assignment, Reassignment and Transfer |
10/11/11 |
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Part-Time Staff |
10/11/11 |
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Job-Sharing Staff Members |
10/11/11 |
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Teacher Exchange Program |
10/11/11 |
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Job Descriptions/Responsibilities |
6/26/12, 6/26/12 |
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Length of Workday |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Work Year |
10/11/11 |
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Employee Job Attendance during Inclement Weather |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Identification Badge System |
10/11/11 |
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Evaluation of Non-Administrative Staff |
10/11/11 |
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Ownership of Employee and/or Student Works |
10/11/11 |
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Nepotism |
10/11/11 |
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Conflicts of Interest |
10/11/11 |
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Staff Participation in Political Activities |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Maintaining Professional Staff/Student Boundaries |
6/28/11, 5/14/13 |
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Personnel Records |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Malicious and Discriminatory Harassment |
12/8/15, 12/8/15 |
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Resolution of Staff Complaints |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Reporting of Improper Government Action |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Termination of Employment, Probation and Nonrenewal |
2/11/14, 10/11/11 |
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Disciplinary Action and Discharge |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Job Abandonment |
6/12/12 |
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Program and Staff Reductions |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
Compensation
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Compensation |
10/11/11 |
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Reimbursement for Travel and Related Expenses |
10/11/11 |
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Garnishment and Personal Credit Problems |
10/11/11 |
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Leaves |
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Leaves of Absence |
10/11/11 |
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Sick Leave |
10/11/11 |
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Maternity Leave |
10/11/11 |
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Family and Medical Leave |
10/11/11 |
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Leave Sharing |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Military Leave |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Jury Duty and Subpoena Leave |
10/11/11 |
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Discretionary Leave |
10/11/11 |
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Holidays |
07/13/21 |
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Vacations |
10/11/11, 05/18/22
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Benefits
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Insurance Benefits |
10/11/11 |
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Retirement Programs |
10/11/11 |
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Professional Development |
10/11/11 |
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Teacher Assistance Program |
10/11/11 |
Administrative Personnel
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
The Superintendent |
10/11/11 |
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Evaluation of the Superintendent |
10/11/11 |
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Assignment and Transfer of Administrative Staff |
10/11/11 |
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Administrator Performance Evaluation |
10/11/11 |
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Principals |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Professional, Civic and Service Organization Memberships |
10/11/11 |
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Authorized Absence of Admin. for Professional Meetings |
10/11/11 |
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Temporary Administrators |
10/11/11 |
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Administrative Interns |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Non-Administrative Internships |
2/25/14, 2/25/14 |
Auxiliary Personnel
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Substitute Employment |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
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Volunteers• Volunteer Checklist |
12/13/11, 12/13/11, 12/13/11 |
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Student Volunteers, Interns, or Employees |
2/25/14, 2/25/14 |
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Student Teachers |
10/11/11, 10/11/11 |
Policy Series 6000: Administration and Management Support
Financial Planning and Management
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Budget Planning, Preparation, Adoption, and Management |
8/28/12 |
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Payroll – Authorization and Control |
8/28/12 |
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Management of District Bank Accounts |
8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
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General Fund Reserves |
8/28/12 |
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Associated Student Body Program Fund |
8/28/12 |
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Financial Reports |
8/28/12 |
Revenue
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Local Revenue |
8/27/19 |
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Federal Revenue |
8/28/12 |
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District Fundraising |
8/28/12 |
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Business Sponsorships |
8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
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Student Fundraising Activities |
8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
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Tuition |
8/28/12 |
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Rental or Lease of District Property |
8/28/12 |
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Gifts and Donations |
8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
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Delinquent Accounts Receivable |
8/28/12 |
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Investment of Funds |
8/28/12 |
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Growth Management Impact Fee |
8/28/12 |
Purchasing and Expenditures
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Purchasing Authorization and Control |
8/28/12 |
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Procurement Cards |
8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
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Employee Travel Authorization and Reimbursement for Expenses |
8/28/12, 6/13/18 |
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Voucher Certification and Approval |
8/28/12 |
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Reimbursement for Goods/Services: Warrants |
8/28/12 |
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Bids and Contracts |
8/28/12; 8/28/19 |
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Use of Electronic Signatures | 6225 | 5/14/24 |
Relations with Vendors – Conflict of Interest |
12/11/18 |
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Food and Beverage Consumption |
8/28/12 |
Risk Management
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Risk Management |
8/28/12 |
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Safety Awareness and Accident Prevention – Playground Equipment |
8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
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Infection Control |
8/28/12 |
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Insurance |
8/28/12 |
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Responsibility for Privately Owned Property |
8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
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Data Management |
8/28/12 |
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Records Management and Retention |
8/28/12 |
Transportation
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Transportation |
8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
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Transportation Routes and Schedules |
8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
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Student Walking Distances |
8/28/12 |
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Bus Safety and Emergencies |
8/28/12 |
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Drill Procedures |
8/28/12 |
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Emergency Accident Procedures |
8/28/12 |
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Student Conduct on Buses |
8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
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Optional Transportation Services |
8/28/12 |
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Driver Training and Responsibility |
5/23/17, 5/23/17 |
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) |
8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
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School-Owned Vehicles |
8/28/12 |
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Bus Maintenance |
8/28/12 |
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Contracting for Transportation Services |
8/28/12 |
Food Services
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Nutrition, Health and Physical Fitness |
3/26/19 |
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Nutrition Services |
1/24/12, 6/10/14 |
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Competitive Food Sales |
4/10/12 |
School Property
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Operations and Maintenance of School Property |
8/28/12 |
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Property Records |
8/28/12 |
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Energy Management |
8/28/12 |
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Loans of School-Owned Equipment |
8/28/12 |
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Disposal of Surplus Equipment and/or Materials |
8/28/12 |
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Sale of Real Property |
8/28/12 |
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Closure of Facilities |
8/28/12 |
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State Environmental Policy Act Compliance |
12/10/19 |
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Drinking Water Quality |
8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
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Pest Management |
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8/28/12, 8/28/12 |
Capital Projects
Policy |
Policy Number(s) |
Adoption/Reviewed Date |
---|---|---|
Facilities Planning |
8/28/12 |
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School Facilities |
8/28/12 |
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Site Acquisition |
8/28/12 |
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Educational Specifications |
8/28/12 |
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Architect and Engineering Services |
8/28/12 |
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Maintenance of Records – Capital Projects |
8/28/12 |
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Naming of Facilities |
6/8/21; 6/8/21 |
View Title 28A RCW Common School Provisions
In September of 2012, a comprehensive review and revision of all District policies and procedures was completed. This included the renumbering of many policies to more closely align with the Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) sample policies. To access a detailed map of these number changes, click here.